2008 BMW 550I Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 3%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 BMW 550I, 3% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2008 Bmw 550I. The contact stated that the when depressing the brake pedal the vehicle would hesitate to stop. The dealer was notified and diagnosed that the vaccum pump was leaking oil. The manufacturer was also notified, but stated that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 10v446000 (service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 85,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10447828, filed 2012-02, 85,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10194296Apr 1, 2021Diagnosis of Compound Brake System Complaints in M Vehicles: 1. Visible cracks are caused by high thermal stresses during rapid heating and cooling of the brake discs. Braking…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 BMW 550I
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 BMW 550I
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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